Physics questions and answers

Physics Questions and Answers

If you want to learn more about the nature and properties of matter and energy or you're simply preparing for a Physics exam, these Physics past questions and answers are ideal for you.

3,383.

An air bubble of volume 2 cm\(^3\) is formed 20m under water. What will be its volume when it rises to just below the surface of the water if the atmospheric pressure is equivalent to a height of 10m of water?

A.

6cm3

B.

4cm3

C.

3cm3

D.

2cm3

E.

1cm3

Correct answer is A

P\(_1\)V\(_1\) = P\(_2\)V\(_2\)

When the bubble comes to the surface and pressure drops 3 times, the volume increases 3 times.

V\(_2\) = 3 x 2 

= 6 cm\(^3\)

3,384.

Hot water at a temperature of t is added to twice that amount of water at a temperature of 30°C. If the resulting temperature of the mixture is 50°C. Calculate t.

A.

90oC

B.

80oC

C.

50oC

D.

40oC

E.

30oC.

Correct answer is A

Final Temperature = \(\frac{m_1 T_1 + m_2 T_2}{m_1 + m_2}\)

where m\(_1\) and m\(_2\) are the weights of the water in the first and second containers.

T\(_1\) and T\(_2\) are the temperatures of the water in the first and second container.

Given Final temperature = 50°C;

Let m\(_1\) = b, then m\(_2\) = 2b.

T\(_1\) = t; T\(_2\) = 30°C

\(\therefore 50 = \frac{b(t) + 2b(30)}{b + 2b}\)

\(50 = \frac{bt + 2b(30)}{3b}\)

\(50(3b) = bt + 2b(30) \implies 150b = b(t + 60)\)

\(150 = t + 60 \implies t = 150 - 60 = 90°C\)